Faulkner is known for the complexity of his writing style, and this novel is no exception, although it is somewhat less experimental than other Faulkner works. The story begins with a young woman’s search for her baby’s father, leading her through a brilliantly constructed Southern landscape and across the pathways of a cast of unforgettable characters. The protagonist of the tale, an outsider questioning his racial background, is both a tormented soul and a moral compass in the novel.
